8 February 2021CopyrightRory O'Neill

Singapore unveils general fair use exception in copyright reforms

Singapore is seeking public comment on an overhaul of its copyright laws, which aim to strengthen fair use exceptions and grant automatic protection for commissioned works such as photographs.

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